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Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
00:40:00
Sunday February 17, 1980
First flight of Mu-III S.
Tansei 4 was launched by Japan. The objectives of this launch were for the confirmation of the new satellite launcher M-3S rocket and the testing of new technology for future satellites. All onboard instruments operated satisfactorily.
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
134 kilograms
8th
Mission
1st
Mission of 1980
12th
Mission
1st
Mission of 1980
15th
Orbital launch attempt